IN THIS ISSUE...
COLUMNS
RETOUCH by David Finch . . . . . . . 36
Finding Your Passion
After leaving the engineering world to
pursue his passion, David learns a very
important lesson: one needn’t pursue
one’s passion at all costs.
Legislation Lens by Ed Zetlin
and Mark Friese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Understanding the Disabled Military Child
Protection Act and Special Needs Trusts
COVER STORY
The Darkness and Science of Passion —
REGULARS
In this beautifully written piece, Lindsey Nebeker shares how her experiences
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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with bullying, rejection, sexual abuse and two suicide attempts allowed her
to discover her passion..
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Close Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45
Cummings & Goings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Letter from the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FEATURES
7 Ways Individual
Sports Can Be a Good
Fit for Kids on the
Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . 08
Team sports can be stressful,
but individual sports … that is
where autistics can shine!
5 Ways to Protect Your
Child from Bullying . . 22
Anthony Ianni: Living
His Dream . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10 sensory-friendly gift ideas
that can offer therapeutic benefits and hours of enjoyment
for both children and adults.
The best part? They all cost
under $20!
Despite bullies and numerous
personal challenges, Anthony
never gave up on his passion
because at the end of the day,
we don’t dream our lives … WE
LIVE THEM!!!
In the Next Issue:
How to keep routines going
during the summer months,
autism and eating disorders
and more.
Milestones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Spotlight on Success . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46
Zoom In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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ZOOM Autism through Many Lenses
ZOOM Autism through Many Lenses
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